Erica Fowler

NATHAN FISK CLASS OF 2026 Majors: Economics, Business, HOD Hometown: Franklin, Tennessee “I’m a big skier, so I got Vail, Keystone and Sugar Mountain. I’m a big outdoorsy guy, too, so I have camping stickers and whatnot.”   LYDIA TAYLOR CLASS OF 2029 Majors:… Read More

Dear fellow alumni, As I prepare to transition from my honored role as president of Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board, I take great pride in the incredible, inspiring momentum we have built together. This journey has proven that we are truly stronger when we stand as one global community—One Vanderbilt. … Read More

Carl Manalo The distance from Carl Vincent Manalo’s high school in the Bronx to Vanderbilt’s campus was greater than the miles separating the two. “I was prepared with the grit and the persistence, and I was prepared enough to get into Vanderbilt, but there were certain things I didn’t know,”… Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier (Elias Hassos) Vanderbilt was created in the wake of the Civil War to help heal the wounds of a divided nation—in the words of Cornelius Vanderbilt, to “contribute to strengthening the ties which should exist between all sections of our common country.” Now, as then, dialogue and… Read More

Growing up on a farm in Missouri, Renée Galá knew one thing for certain: She would go to college. Her parents prioritized education and ensured that Galá and her sister became the first in their immediate family to pursue higher education. Galá’s initial path led to a state school, but… Read More

One of Olivia Miller Smith’s most thought-provoking undergraduate courses was called Prison Life. “We toured the Tennessee State Prison, a stark experience. All I could think about was the lost potential for those incarcerated,” she says.  Decades later, after working as a registered nurse at Vanderbilt hospital and launching… Read More

Alex Astrella, left, with the cast of his thesis film, “Free Play” When Alex Astrella was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at age 2, his parents were told that he had little chance of graduating high school or becoming financially independent. Today, he is a behavior therapist, a leader in… Read More

When Markus Schreyer joined Vanderbilt University as CEO of Vanderbilt Enterprises, he brought a world of experience—literally. His decades-long career in global hospitality took him from Tokyo to Marrakesh, Jaipur and Mexico City as he helped shape some of the most recognized luxury brands in the world. “What… Read More

Jack, a 9-year-old yellow Labrador retriever who joined Vanderbilt in 2018, was the university’s first community K-9 patrol partner to Sgt. Shaneithia Lewis, who has been a member of the VUPD team since 2014. Max, a 4-year-old beagle-basset hound, joined Vanderbilt in 2022 as a K-9 patrol partner to… Read More

1.) ‘College GameDay’ on campus When ‘College GameDay’ made a stop at Vanderbilt, engineering student Tyler Hwang rose to the moment, nailing Pat McAfee’s live field goal challenge to win $500,000.     2.) Lavuvu  Love ’em or hate ’em,… Read More

Live from Nashville, it's ESPN 'College GameDay'! Commodore Nation brought the energy to Wyatt Lawn and social media this weekend. In case you missed it, check out a few of our favorite posts. Read More

1.) Lil Sibs at Move-In  A few Commodore siblings took a moment to share their thoughts about Vanderbilt in these mini mic interviews. 2.) We’re on cloud’29 Move-In 2025, but make it ✨cinematic. 3.) Founders Walk Frames Students captured the… Read More

It’s not every day you see a zebra trotting down your street. Even more surprising is being a key part of helping that zebra get back where it belongs. But this is exactly what happened to Corey Ortiz. On the day when Ed, the now-famous zebra, escaped from his home… Read More

The Class of 2025 brought laughs, hugs, tears and lots of smiles to Vanderbilt's social media pages. Take a look at a few of our favorite posts from Graduates Day and Commencement. Read More

In a city where snowflakes make rare appearances, Nashville transformed into a stunning winter wonderland last week as a blanket of snow covered much of the area—including the campus of Vanderbilt University. Check out some of our favorite beautiful photos and videos that captured the magic of the moment! … Read More

This year at Vanderbilt, social media accounts from all across campus shared content that made us laugh, feel, think and learn. Here’s a look back at a few of the most creative must-see social posts we shared this year.  1.) Gen Z Writes the Script—Residential Colleges  Residential faculty lowkey… Read More

1.) Class Parties Reunion celebrations kicked off on Friday with the class parties.    2.) “The world is your oyster.”  During… Read More

Vanderbilt football defeated top-ranked Alabama on Saturday, Oct. 5, in front of… Read More

There is something special about being on Vanderbilt’s campus.  No matter where you are, amazing views surround you—beautiful and varied architecture, lush greenery and a vibrant campus community—all nestled within the heart of Nashville. The entire Vanderbilt campus is designated as an arboretum, with more… Read More

Family Weekend is a beloved time of the year at Vanderbilt when students, parents and families make cherished memories together on our beautiful campus. Check out some of our top memories from this annual event. Read More